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Educational Resources for Children, Inc. 50 Post Office Road, Enfield, CT 06082 Phone: 860-253-9935 ~ Fax: 860-253-9995 Email: erfc@erfc.us 1

Educational Resources for Children, Inc. Se Serving ving En Enfield ield fam amil ilies ies an and chi hild ldren en sin ince ce 19 1994 94 Our Mission ERfC teams with kids, communities, schools, and families to grow resilient kids. Through innovative community collaborations, we help kids learn, reach their goals, and contribute to their communities. 2

ER ERfC fC Sc Scho hool ol-Age e Care e Cent nter ers Unique ue ben enef efits ts for En Enfiel eld fam amilies es an and children en • 18 years of experience working with Enfield families and children — 12 years in Enfield Schools • Partnership with Enfield Public Schools that includes aligning after-school academic support with school day curriculum – best practice evidence-based programs tied to state and national initiatives for school-age children • Certified teacher-tutors who work in our current after-school Centers 3

ER ERfC fC Sc Scho hool ol-Age e Care e Cent nter ers Uni nique ue benef nefit its s for or Enf nfie ield ld fami milies lies and nd chi hild ldren en • Family programs, including family literacy in our Centers • Strong funding partners who bring $ to Enfield • Financial support for families including a sliding fee schedule, support from foundations, and community donations 4

Proven ven Fundi ding ng Success ccess fo for r En Enfi field eld Sc Schools ools & F & Fam amili ilies es 2002 – 2012 Over $3,184,312 state & federal grants Over $1,250,000 foundations & community support 5

Some of O ur Funding Partners - State Department of Education - Hartford Foundation for Public Giving - United Way of North Central CT - MassMutual Foundation - Cox Charities - Bishop’s Fund for Children These funds are provided to us because of the unique services we provide and the high quality of our services; services that we can offer to many more families and children. 6

We We are En Enfie ield ld! Ov Over er 70 com ommu muni nity ty vol olun unte teers ers provide 2,400 hours of service to Enfield families, children, and schools through ERfC 7

ERfC & Enfield Families In collaboration with school PTO’s and community groups, ERfC provides family night events at our school Centers in collaboration with our community partners including: Enfield Social Services Family Resource Center Youth Services Enfield Firefighters KITE Enfield Partners in Education (PIE) First Readers Healthy Enfield The Enfield Together Coalition 8

ER ERfC fC im impro roves ves stu tudent dent ou outc tcomes omes by par artne tnerin ring g wit ith h sch choo ools ls an and fam amil ilies ies • To provide a safe and fun place for students to continue learning • To align school day curriculum with after- school activities • To work with families to support their children’s social, emotional, and academic growth 9

ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Age Age Ca Care Ce Cent nters rs Proven Academic Results • Student grades improve in core subjects • Teachers report that students complete homework on time and that the homework is correct • Students report that they better understand their assignments • As students practice what they learn after school, fewer students require remedial help 10

ERfC fC an and Enf nfie ield ld te teac achers hers wor ork k to toget ether her to to me meas asure ure ou outc tcomes omes Teacher surveys related to homework 2009 – 2010 • Alcorn & Enfield Street Schools — 123 students 62% showed improvement • Barnard & Crandall Schools — 91 students 59% showed improvement • JFK After School — 156 students 76% showed improvement 11

ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Age Age Ca Care Ce Cent nters rs New ew for or 20 2012 12-2013 2013 • Operate in four elementary schools — drawing from all seven elementary schools • Provide a before-school breakfast program • Open ESS for in-service days, half days, vacation days/weeks, and on non-federal holidays to help working families • Extend Summer Escape Camp to 6 weeks • Each Center is licensed by the state DPH NOTE: Minimum enrollment of 15 children 12

ER ERfC fC Sc Scho hool ol-Age Age Ca Care re Ce Cent nters ers Admi minist nistratio ation n & St Staff ff Over 50 years of combined professional after-school care experience • Provides 1-10 ratio • Certified in first aid & CPR • Mandated child reporters • Staff trained to work one-to-one with children when required 13

ERfC fC Scho hool ol-Age Age Care re Cent nters ers On Ongoi oing ng prof ofessional essional devel velopment opment for or staff aff • CT After School Network • CREC — Capitol Region Education Council • State Department of Education • The After School Alliance • NIOST – National Institute Out-of-School-Time • Regional after-school care conferences • Charter Oak College – before- and after- school education credentialing 14

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ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Age Age Ca Care Ce Cent nters rs A Saf afe e Pla lace ce to to be e wit ith h Fr Frie iend nds 16

ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Age Age Ca Care Ce Cent nters rs Small Group Homework Tutoring 17

ER ERfC C Befor ore e & A & After er Sc Scho hool ol Ca Care Homework Linked to the School Day 18

s ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Ag Age e Ca Care Ce Cent nter ers Reading Incentive Programs and spelling challenges engage students 19

ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Age Age Ca Care Ce Cent nters rs Exp xploring loring Sci cience ence Out utdoo doors rs 20

ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Age Age Ca Care Ce Cent nters rs En Enjoying joying Art rts & Cr & Craf afts ts 21

s ER ERfC C Sc Schoo hool-Ag Age e Ca Care e Ce Cent nter ers Kids ds on th the Move! Provide opportunities for students to experience a variety of physical activities that contribute to active lifestyles. 22

s ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Ag Age e Ca Care Ce Cent nter ers Spor orts ts & G Gam ames es 23

ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Age Age Ca Care Ce Cent nters rs Dis iscov covering ering Ele lectronics ctronics 24

ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Age Age Ca Care Ce Cent nters rs Cha hallenging llenging Oppor portunities tunities 25

ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Age Age Ca Care Ce Cent nters rs The he Ma Makin ing g of of a Mu Musi sic Vid ideo 26

ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Age Age Ca Care Ce Cent nters rs We We Jus ust t Kee eep on on Le Lear arni ning! ng! Designing parachutes building & launching rockets Tallying and measuring shots in basketball Learning about diversity and tolerance in cultural enrichment activities 27

Summer Escape Day Camp All-Day Camp for Grades K-8 28

Community Support of ERfC School-Age Care Centers Annual Soapbox Race Fundraiser at the 4 th of July Celebr bration tion 29

ER ERfC C Sc Scho hool ol-Age Age Ca Care Ce Cent nters rs Kids with a place to go after school . . . go places! 30